About the Band

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Bio

Miners and Gardeners is a musical act led by Dan Moriarty, an indie rock songwriter based in Minneapolis, MN.

Starting in 2021, Moriarty began releasing self-produced recordings from his home studio, inspired by the space between indie rock and folk — think REM, Death Cab for Cutie, Band of Horses, and The National, as well as classic acts like the Go-Betweens.

Miners and Gardeners' songs blend raw vocals with expansive arrangements, introspective lyrics, and quiet waves of sound that occasionally roar and bite. In 2024, Moriarty began performing his songs live, often as solo acoustic sets and occasionally with guests on guitar, violin, bass, and percussion.

His work can be also found on Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube and other online accounts. Contact us for booking inquiries or press.

What Others Say:

“Driving from jangly moroseness into a rousing synth-touched rock catharsis” – Obscure Sound

“soothing vocals stand out amidst the gentle instrumentation, which gradually builds up to a beautiful crescendo with added layers of sound” – Reviler


Visit on Bandcamp
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